Job Title: Associate - Medical Transcription
Company Name: Manipal Hospitals
Job Description:
The Associate - Medical Transcription will be responsible for accurately transcribing medical reports and documentation by listening to recorded dictations from healthcare professionals. This role involves ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and confidentiality of patient information while adhering to established medical transcription protocols. The candidate will also be tasked with proofreading and editing transcriptions to maintain high-quality standards, as well as managing timelines and meeting project deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Transcribe medical reports and documents by listening to audio recordings from physicians and other healthcare providers.
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of transcriptions while adhering to medical terminology and formatting standards.
- Review and edit transcriptions for grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to clarify information and improve transcription quality.
- Manage time effectively to meet transcription deadlines and workloads.
- Stay updated with the latest standards and practices in medical transcription.
Skills Required:
- Strong command of the English language with excellent grammar and spelling skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with different medical specialties.
- Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in transcription.
- Good listening skills and ability to understand diverse accents and dialects.
- Proficiency in using transcription software and Microsoft Office tools.
- Strong organizational skills for managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
Tools Required:
- Medical transcription software (specific tools may vary by organization).
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
- High-quality headset and foot pedal for audio playback.
- Electronic health record (EHR) systems familiarity may be an advantage.
The Associate - Medical Transcription will play a crucial role in supporting healthcare delivery by ensuring precise and timely documentation of patient care. Candidates are expected to have a proactive approach to learning and improvement in the transcription process.
